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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Department of Health Care Services
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!


About this Role: 
Under direction of the Manager II, the HPS II provides coordination and technical program assistance for planning, implementation and evaluation of health care policies related to the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)/Rural Health Center (RHC) program. The HPS II will serve as a highly skilled technical program consultant, providing policy and consultative advice on the most complex and sensitive policy matters within the Section. The HPS II will function as the Section expert advisor and specialist for FQHC/RHC reimbursement policy development.


This advertisement has been posted as "Until Filled". Application review cut-off dates are every other Monday. If a Monday falls on a holiday, then the deadline to apply will be extended to the next day.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-509214
Position #(s):
805-780-8336-XXX
Working Title:
Health Care Financing Specialist II (Hybrid Option)
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. 


DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.


Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the
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Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

  1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Health Program Specialist II Health Program Adviser/Specialist/Manager Series - CalHR. See the Minimum Requirements section below.
  2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
  3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
  4. Once you have applied, take the Health Program Specialist II exam.


In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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